A view of the Miller fire off Miller Ranch Rd. and Bell Springs Rd., 10 miles north east of Leggett in Humboldt County, on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017.

A view of the Miller fire off Miller Ranch Rd. and Bell Springs Rd., 10 miles north east of Leggett in Humboldt County, on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017.

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An updated view of the Miller fire off Miller Ranch Rd. and Bell Springs Rd., 10 miles north east of Leggett in Humboldt County, on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017.

An updated view of the Miller fire off Miller Ranch Rd. and Bell Springs Rd., 10 miles north east of Leggett in Humboldt County, on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017.

Photo: Cal Fire/ Facebook

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A view of the Ponderosa fire near Ponderosa Way and Lumpkin Rd., two miles northwest of Forbestown in Butte County, on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017.

A view of the Ponderosa fire near Ponderosa Way and Lumpkin Rd., two miles northwest of Forbestown in Butte County, on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017.

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A real estate sign is surrounded by flames as the Detwiler fire rages on near the town of Mariposa, California on July 18, 2017. California has suffered widespread fires in recent days, with a lighting strike near Yosemite National Park sparking a blaze that destroyed more than 26 square kilometers (10 square miles) of forest. less

A real estate sign is surrounded by flames as the Detwiler fire rages on near the town of Mariposa, California on July 18, 2017. California has suffered widespread fires in recent days, with a lighting strike ... more

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Mike Wright sits in a lawn chair at his home as flames from the Detwiler fire approach the town of Mariposa, California on July 18, 2017. The Detwiler fire is approaching the town of Mariposa and has burned more than 25,000 acres so far. less

Mike Wright sits in a lawn chair at his home as flames from the Detwiler fire approach the town of Mariposa, California on July 18, 2017. The Detwiler fire is approaching the town of Mariposa and has burned ... more

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MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 18: A firefighter monitors the Detwiler Fire on July 18, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 25,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least 8 structures. The fire is five percent contained. less

MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 18: A firefighter monitors the Detwiler Fire on July 18, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 25,000 acres, ... more

MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 18: A firefighter sprays water on the Detwiler Fire on July 18, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 25,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least 8 structures. The fire is five percent contained. less

MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 18: A firefighter sprays water on the Detwiler Fire on July 18, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 25,000 ... more

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MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 18: A firefighter monitors the Detwiler Fire on July 18, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 25,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least 8 structures. The fire is five percent contained. less

MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 18: A firefighter monitors the Detwiler Fire on July 18, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 25,000 acres, ... more

MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 18: A firefighter sprays water on the Detwiler Fire on July 18, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 25,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least 8 structures. The fire is five percent contained. less

MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 18: A firefighter sprays water on the Detwiler Fire on July 18, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 25,000 ... more

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MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 18: A Los Angeles County firefighter monitors the Detwiler Fire on July 18, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 25,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least 8 structures. The fire is five percent contained. less

MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 18: A Los Angeles County firefighter monitors the Detwiler Fire on July 18, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more ... more

Click through this slideshow to see the most striking photos from the 2017 California wildfire season.

Flames from a wildfire surround a lawn statue near Oroville, Calif., on Sunday, July 9, 2017.

Click through this slideshow to see the most striking photos from the 2017 California wildfire season.

Flames from a wildfire surround a lawn statue near Oroville, Calif., on Sunday, July 9, 2017.

Photo: Noah Berger/AP

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This Saturday, July 8, 2017, photo released by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department shows a DC-10 making a fire retardant drop on a ridge line along the eastern flank of the Alamo Fire in Santa Barbara County, Calif. Wildfires barreled across the baking landscape of the western U.S. and Canada, destroying a smattering of homes, forcing thousands to flee and temporarily trapping children and counselors at a California campground. less

This Saturday, July 8, 2017, photo released by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department shows a DC-10 making a fire retardant drop on a ridge line along the eastern flank of the Alamo Fire in Santa Barbara ... more

Photo: Mike Eliason, Associated Press

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Flames from a wildfire consume a care near Oroville, Calif., on Saturday, June 8, 2017.

Flames from a wildfire consume a care near Oroville, Calif., on Saturday, June 8, 2017.

This Saturday, July 8, 2017, photo released by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department shows the moon rising over flames on a hilltop near Highway 166 east of Santa Maria, Calif., in what is known as the Alamo Fire in Santa Barbara County, Calif. less

This Saturday, July 8, 2017, photo released by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department shows the moon rising over flames on a hilltop near Highway 166 east of Santa Maria, Calif., in what is known as the Alamo ... more

Photo: Mike Eliason, Associated Press

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In this long exposure photograph, embers fly off smouldering trees after flames from the 'Wall fire' tore through a residential neighborhood near Oroville, California on July 9, 2017.

In this long exposure photograph, embers fly off smouldering trees after flames from the 'Wall fire' tore through a residential neighborhood near Oroville, California on July 9, 2017.

Photo: JOSH EDELSON, AFP/Getty Images

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A firefighter battles a wildfire as it threatens to jump a street near Oroville, Calif., on Saturday, July 8, 2017. Evening winds drove the fire through several neighborhoods leveling homes in its path.

A firefighter battles a wildfire as it threatens to jump a street near Oroville, Calif., on Saturday, July 8, 2017. Evening winds drove the fire through several neighborhoods leveling homes in its path.

Photo: Noah Berger, Associated Press

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Firefighters save a US flag as impending flames from the Wall fire close in on a luxury home in Oroville, California on July 8, 2017.

Firefighters save a US flag as impending flames from the Wall fire close in on a luxury home in Oroville, California on July 8, 2017.

Photo: JOSH EDELSON, AFP/Getty Images

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An animal stands on a property as impending flames close in on a residential area in Oroville, California on July 8, 2017.

An animal stands on a property as impending flames close in on a residential area in Oroville, California on July 8, 2017.

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Bryce Briare (right) and Mike Manibusan (left) with the Marin County Fire Deptartment work on a smoldering hotspot as firefighters continue to build towards containment of the Wall fire in Oroville, California on July 10, 2017. less

Bryce Briare (right) and Mike Manibusan (left) with the Marin County Fire Deptartment work on a smoldering hotspot as firefighters continue to build towards containment of the Wall fire in Oroville, California ... more

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This Saturday, July 8, 2017, photo provided by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department shows a large fire whirl developing from erratic winds near Tepesquet Road in a wildfire east of Santa Maria, Calif., in Santa Barbara County, Calif.

This Saturday, July 8, 2017, photo provided by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department shows a large fire whirl developing from erratic winds near Tepesquet Road in a wildfire east of Santa Maria, Calif., in

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In this photo provided by Jocelyn Gecker, a helicopter flies over Moraga, Calif., as part of efforts Monday, June 19, 2017, to put out a grass fire that had burned through several acres behind Campolindo High School and was threatening homes. less

In this photo provided by Jocelyn Gecker, a helicopter flies over Moraga, Calif., as part of efforts Monday, June 19, 2017, to put out a grass fire that had burned through several acres behind Campolindo High ... more

A helicopter makes a water drop on a hillside after a wildfire broke out in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles, Sunday, May 28, 2017. A dark plume of smoke was visible for miles as the fire consumed moderate to thick brush near Mandeville Canyon Road, a dead end road that snakes up a deep canyon lined by expensive view homes. A few residents voluntarily left but no homes were damaged. less

A helicopter makes a water drop on a hillside after a wildfire broke out in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles, Sunday, May 28, 2017. A dark plume of smoke was visible for miles as the fire consumed moderate to ... more

Photo: Brian Melley, Associated Press

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This photo provided by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department shows the remains of a structure burned near Camp Whittier near Santa Barbara, Calif., Monday, July 7, 2017.

This photo provided by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department shows the remains of a structure burned near Camp Whittier near Santa Barbara, Calif., Monday, July 7, 2017.

Photo: Mike Eliason/AP

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Firefighter Kern Kunst battles the Wall fire near Oroville, Calif., on Saturday, July 8, 2017. According to CalFire, the blaze has scorched 1,000 acres and destroyed 10 homes.

Firefighter Kern Kunst battles the Wall fire near Oroville, Calif., on Saturday, July 8, 2017. According to CalFire, the blaze has scorched 1,000 acres and destroyed 10 homes.

A gas line continues to burn next to a home that was destroyed by the Wall Fire on July 9, 2017 in Oroville, California. California Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency as 4,000 people were ordered to evacuated their homes as the Wall Fire continues to burn. less

A gas line continues to burn next to a home that was destroyed by the Wall Fire on July 9, 2017 in Oroville, California. California Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency as 4,000 people were ordered to ... more

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This Saturday, July 8, 2017, photo released by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department shows a Santa Barbara City Fire vehicle on Highway 154 in the Whittier fire east of Cachuma Lake in Santa Barbara County, Calif. Wildfires barreled across the baking landscape of the western U.S. and Canada, destroying a smattering of homes, forcing thousands to flee and temporarily trapping children and counselors at a California campground. less

This Saturday, July 8, 2017, photo released by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department shows a Santa Barbara City Fire vehicle on Highway 154 in the Whittier fire east of Cachuma Lake in Santa Barbara County, ... more

Photo: Mike Eliason, AP

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A plume of smoke rises as impending flames from the 'Wall fire' approach Forbestown Road near Oroville, California on July 8, 2017.

A plume of smoke rises as impending flames from the 'Wall fire' approach Forbestown Road near Oroville, California on July 8, 2017.

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Flames from a wildfire consume an all-terrain vehicle near Oroville, Calif., on Saturday, July 8, 2017. Residents were ordered to evacuate from several roads in the rural area as flames climbed tall trees.

Flames from a wildfire consume an all-terrain vehicle near Oroville, Calif., on Saturday, July 8, 2017. Residents were ordered to evacuate from several roads in the rural area as flames climbed tall trees.